HongJin Kim

HongJin Kim

Senior Head of Lab @ Rohde & Schwarz

About

Leadership and Management Dynamic leader with over 18 years of experience in telecommunications R&D, including 12 years as the founder and head of the Rohde & Schwarz Korea R&D Center. Proven ability to lead multi-national teams across Singapore and Korea, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Recognized for strategic decision-making and effective resource management, consistently achieving project goals and driving team success. Cross-Functional Collaboration Expert in coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration between R&D, manufacturing, product management, and sales. Actively engage with local product development teams and stakeholders to align efforts, support business development initiatives, and enhance customer satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving and feedback collection. Technical Expertise Deep technical knowledge in software and firmware engineering, with extensive experience in embedded systems, MMIC, and RF technologies. Specialized in developing advanced test and measurement instruments, including Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes. Proven capability in market analysis and application development for emerging 5G technologies. Innovation Pioneered the introduction of Agile methodologies, significantly improving project efficiency and responsiveness. Passionate about technology innovation, with a strong track record of proposing and implementing cutting-edge solutions, including high digital speed interfaces and AI applications in product development. Strategy Strategically oriented with a focus on market trends and customer needs. Experienced in conducting market research to propose innovative projects that align with business goals. Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence, evidenced by certifications as a ScrumMaster and Six Sigma Black Belt. Regularly engage with customers to ensure product relevance and drive future business opportunities. This comprehensive blend of leadership, collaboration, technical knowledge, innovation, and strategic insight positions me as a valuable asset in driving technological advancement and achieving organizational success.

Country

Singapore

City

Singapore

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Product Management, Agile Testing, Application Development, Mobile Technology, Embedded Systems, Event-driven, Engineering Management, Product Delivery, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Stakeholder Management, Technology Leadership, Problem Solving, Digital Transformation, Building Organizational Capability, Agile Methodologies, Business Development, Software Development, Business Analysis, Wireless Technologies, Business Planning

Experience

Rohde & Schwarz

Senior Head of Lab

Rohde & Schwarz

LinkedIn
2018-7 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

Singapore

Key responsibilities: is responsible for R&D labs engaged in Software Development for Test & Measurement products and Platform Technologies Development for supporting common platform • Manage Test & Measurement products development teams like Spectrum Analyzer and Network Analyzer Products • Manage and develop Embedded Software & S/W applications for Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer and oscilloscope • Manage Test platform team for in-house production and service centers. • Introduced Agile Development methodology, conducted market research, and proposed projects related to high-speed digital interfaces and cutting-edge telecommunications like 5G, 4G. Also manages products and technology implementation milestones and budget planning, including close collaboration and alignment with internal and external interfaces such as manufacturing, product management, procurement and common platform team to ensure efficiency, profitability and effective time-to-market • Senior Head of Lab Corporate R&D team, Oscilloscope team, Spectrum Analyzer/Network Analyzer team • Roles Finance reporting and Budget planning Introduce an unique Agile Development methodology Manage and develop Oscilloscope S/W applications Manage and develop Hand-held Spectrum analyzer and Network analyzer Embedded S/W and applications Market research, analysis and propose new S/W application related with 5G Technologies for Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer Market research, analysis and propose a new project related with High Digital speed interfaces Technologies like DDR3, DDR4, DDR5, HDMI, C-PHY, D-PHY, Display Port, USB, Ethernet and Automotive Ethernet for Oscilloscope Coordinate and support products interfacing manufacturing, product management, procurement and Corporate R&D as a product owner Business development with Product management, Application engineers and Local sales teams Develop Automation tool and Automated applications

Rohde & Schwarz

Head of Korea R&D center

Rohde & Schwarz

LinkedIn
2006-9 - 2018-6 · 11 yrs 10 mos

Seoul, South Korea

Led the establishment of a successful Korea R&D Center, developing world-first 5G Spectrum analyzer application and positioning applications for Signal Generator . • Managed and led R&S Korea R&D Center, conducted market research, and proposed projects related to 4G and 5G technologies. • Supported worldwide/local marketing, sales, and Field Engineer teams, managing application development for various mobile communication technologies. Key responsibilities: was establishing/ setting up a new R&D Center in Korea for developing mobile communication applications like 5G, LTE, NB-IoT, WCDMA, CDMA and TD-SCDMA and set up teams for supporting Local Marketing and Sales and application Engineer. Most stellar accomplishment: was that established a successful Korea R&D Center which had developed world-first 5G Spectrum analyzer applications. Korea R&D Center has been consistently showing most stable performance since it was started. • Head of Korea R&D center • Roles Establish & Lead R&S Korea R&D Center Market research, analysis and propose a next project related with the latest communication Technologies (4G and 5G) Business development with Marking and sales teams Support world-wide/Local marketing, sales and Field Engineer team Deploy and manage R&D resources Finance reporting and Budget planning Customer visit to collect feedback and develop further business Mange application development teams for Spectrum Analyzer for all mobile communication technologies like 5GNR, V5G, NB - IoT, OneWeb, LTE, C2K, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, EV-DO Develop& manage the PC-Based Signal Analysis Software like NB-IoT, LTE, WCDMA Mange application development team for Signal Generator like WLAN11ad, WLAN11ac, NFC, TETRA, GBAS, SBAS

LG Electronics

Senior Research and Development Engineer

LG Electronics

LinkedIn
2003-12 - 2006-8 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Seoul, South Korea

Led the design and development of world-first TDMB phone at LG Electronics • Designed DMB RF circuit and CDMA RF & Logic for cutting-edge mobile technology • Managed power management of DMB chipset and developed phone calibration S/W • Successfully developed EV-DV handset with TI & ST micro chip solution Key responsibilities& most stellar accomplishment was developing world-first TDMB mobile phone • Senior Research and Development Engineer • (H/W, F/W) Mobile Broadcasting Handset R & D Center • Roles Designed DMB RF circuit of TDMB phone Experienced in circuit design of CDMA RF & Logic of TDMB phone Power management of DMB chipset of TDMB phone (Baseband) Developed the world first TDMB phone (Nov. 2004) Design and development of DMB (RF) Design and development of CDMA (RF) Circuit design for Logic Power management (Baseband) Developed the Phone Calibration S/W of the LG-LT000 & LG-LB1500 • (S/W, H/W) EV-DV Project Development • Roles Developed and managed the first EV-DV handset adapting TI & ST micro chip solution in CDMA handset H/W circuit design (RF) TRF 4320 : TX circuit design TRF 5320 : RX circuit design STW4200C : ABB(analog logic) circuit design TBB5160: DBB(digital logic) circuit design H/W Artwork (PCB circuit design) Call test with TI San Diego Products planning of EV-DV phone Developed the calibration S/W of the EV-DV phone Successfully developed the EV-DV phone evaluation Board

LG Electronics

Research And Development Engineer

LG Electronics

LinkedIn
2000-11 - 2001-7 · 9 mos

Seoul, South Korea

Led the development of Layer 1 driver software for LG UMTS Mobile Handset, focusing on RF IC control and MMI F/W control. • Managed device chip control, including Micro controller and DSP control, to ensure seamless functionality. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams at LG Electronics to drive innovation and optimize handset performance. • Junior Research and Development Engineer • (S/W, F/W) LG UMTS Mobile Handset R & D Center • Roles Layer 1 driver software development Device chip control RF IC control Micro controller and DSP control MMI F/W control – LCD / Keypad / Buzzer / Audio

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